About Us
History
In 2017, our founder began to develop a flexible solution for the acute staffing challenges faced by those engaging in the public service industry. Detrimental gaps in the common recruitment process cost organizations millions of dollars each year, which simultaneously diminishes the quality of the candidate experience leading to low retention rates. Civil United is a grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward financial equity and social justice.
During the pandemic we've recruited over 1,000 field organizers, volunteers, and election workers. Local candidates value the flexible scheduling opportunities offered through our program. It is our belief that leadership development, volunteer recruitment, and workforce management is the only way to sustain the public service industry. Civil United is committed to educating, empowering, and mobilizing residents across the state in order to uphold our idea of true democracy.
Our Founder
Dionna La'Fay is an HBCU graduate, who earned a B.A. in Psychology from Norfolk State University. In 2020, Ms. La'Fay acquired a professional certificate in Human Resource Management from Michigan State University and is on track to complete a graduate degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas in 2023. She has gained valuable insight while working with numerous
political campaigns and non-profit organizations over the past ten years. Dionna has served in senior management positions with effective grassroots movements like Texas Freedom Network and Black Voters Matter.
Locations
We are serving the following areas:
- Houston
- Austin
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- San Antonio
- El Paso
- Tyler
- Texarkana
- Beaumont
- Lubbock